Gateway reviews for projects
Projects undergo Gate 1 through 6 reviews, reflective of the key decision points in a project's lifecycle.
Gate 1: Concept and feasibility
Gate 1 investigates the strategic direction and concept development of the proposed investment against the wider agency, portfolio or whole of government goals or needs.
The review is normally performed once the strategic assessment or preliminary business case has been substantially completed but prior to formal submission to the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) or the government for final consideration.
Gate 2: Business case
This review is performed at the completion of the full business case and prior to its submission for funding. This review confirms the business is robust, i.e. it meets the business need, is affordable, achievable and is likely to obtain value for money.
Gate 3: Readiness for market
This review is generally performed after Expressions of Interest (EOI) are released but before Requests for Proposals (RFP) or Tenders (RFT) are issued to the market.
This review confirms the business case once the project is fully defined, confirms the objectives and desired outputs remain aligned and ensures the procurement approach is robust, appropriate and approved.
Gate 4: Tender decision
The Gate 4 review is performed after the preferred contractor has been selected, but prior to contract sign-off.
This review confirms the business case including benefits plan once the bid information is confirmed and checks the required statutory and procedural requirements were followed and that the recommended contract decision is likely to deliver the specified outcomes on time, within budget and provide value for money.
Gate 5: Readiness for service
The Gate 5 review occurs once the asset or service is ready for delivery. This review tests the projects readiness to provide the required service by confirming the current phase of the contract is complete and documented, the contract management arrangements are in place and current, and the business case remains valid.
Gate 6: Benefits realisation
Gate 6 reviews typically occur 6-18 months after project completion and examines whether the benefits as defined in the business case are being delivered.
Program review
These reviews may be applied across the lifecycle of a program. A program in this context may refer to a series of interrelated projects with a common aim, or a broad framework or policy concept that may result in a series of largely independent, smaller projects.